Valley veteran 'overwhelmed' by generous strangers after sharing his difficult journey
A Valley veteran was in a 30-day coma and woke up to eviction and his things auctioned off. He was then scammed out of $2,000 while trying to find a new home. Now a month later, it's all changed for him.
Arizona man who died in Pearl Harbor attack identified decades later
Arizona man, Carl Johnson, died at the age of 18 in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was finally identified by the Navy decades later and his remains will be buried in Phoenix, fulfilling his parent's dream of having him home once again.
Dozens of West Point cadets accused of cheating on exam
Cheating at the U.S. Military Academy came to light when instructors saw irregularities while grading the exam.
Missing Fort Drum soldier found dead, another soldier held
A 20-year-old soldier from Tennessee who went missing from New York state's Fort Drum was found dead, officials said Sunday, adding that an investigation has been launched.
Vice President Mike Pence announces new name for Space Force members: ‘Guardians’
"It is my honor on behalf of the president of the United States to announce that henceforth the men and women of the United States Space Force will be known as ‘Guardians,’" Pence said during the ceremony.
Video captures delivery driver stopping to salute home of Air National Guard member
Video from the homeowner’s Ring camera captured the meaningful gesture on Dec. 12 at a home in Michigan.
World War II veteran among the first to get COVID-19 vaccine at Phoenix VA
The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived at the Phoenix VA site on the morning of Dec. 15, and they were given to some workers and veterans.
Chandler neighborhood throws surprise birthday drive-by for WWII veteran
Jack Holder survived Pearl Harbor, and now, he is living life during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Marine vet whose legs were blown off in Iraq now is only 2nd double amputee police officer in US
A Marine veteran from Texas who had his legs blown off by a roadside bomb in Iraq has become only the second double amputee police officer in the United States.
Senate approves defense bill, sends to Trump despite his threats to veto it
The final vote was 84-13, mirroring a similarly overwhelming margin in the House that, if maintained in both chambers, would be enough to override a potential veto.
Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
Biden taps Susan Rice as domestic policy adviser, Denis McDonough for VA
President-elect Joe Biden is naming Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. He’s also nominating Denis McDonough as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
WWII vet who went viral for daily Coors Light habit turns 103, still drinks beer
It’s (still) beer o’clock for Andrew E. Slavonic.
Biden's Pentagon nominee Gen. Lloyd Austin puts some Democrats in a bind
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense has put some Senate Democrats in a bind.
Wisconsin-based F-16 crashes in Upper Michigan during training
A Wisconsin-based F-16 fighter jet crashed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula while on a training mission.
WWII veteran discharged after beating COVID-19, just in time for 104th birthday
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
TIMELINE: From Vanessa Guillen's disappearance to Fort Hood review findings
A timeline between the disappearance of Spc. Vanessa Guillen's and the Army's independent investigation findings that lead to firings, suspensions, and policy changes at Fort Hood.
Officials fire or suspend 14 Fort Hood officers, enlisted soldiers after investigation
The Army says it has fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers after an investigation into soldier safety and well-being at Fort Hood.
Chuck Yeager, the first man to break the sound barrier, dead at 97
The legendary pilot and retired brigadier general became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound
‘He was not surrounded by friends and family’: Kansas man’s obituary slams people who won’t wear masks
“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”